Chapter 9: Proposes

Lily felt like her world was falling apart. James had told her that Sarah had found out about their relationship again, but she didn't know what to expect.

When she saw James and Sarah together, she knew that it was over. They were holding hands, and Sarah had a huge smile on her face.

Lily felt tears stinging her eyes, but she knew that she couldn't cry in front of them.

James and Sarah announced their engagement a few weeks later. Lily tried to be happy for them, but it was hard.

She knew that she had no right to be jealous or upset, but she couldn't help how she felt.

Lily tried to distance herself from James, but it was hard. She loved him, and she didn't know how to stop.

One day, James asked Lily to meet him at their secret spot. She didn't know what to expect, but she went anyway.

When she got there, James was waiting for her with a serious expression on his face.

"Lily, we need to talk," he said.

Lily's heart sank. She knew that this couldn't be good.

"I love you, Li